Tarek Haffar

Forged in the Leicester Tigers academy, Tarek Haffar is a back-row forward bidding to establish himself in one of English rugby's most storied packs. Born in England on 13 September 2001, the flanker plays with the hard edge long associated with the club, combining a strong work rate with an appetite for the breakdown contest. Haffar looks to make his presence felt in defence, putting in tackles and competing for turnover ball, while carrying directly to help Leicester build momentum through the forwards. As a younger member of the squad he is focused on adding the consistency and physical conditioning needed to compete week to week in the Premiership. Coming through the Tigers' pathway has given him a grounding in the club's uncompromising forward culture, where set-piece accuracy and defensive bite are non-negotiable. He continues to sharpen the finer points of openside play, from his timing at the ruck to his work in the wider defensive channels. Industrious and combative, Haffar embodies the no-nonsense forward play that has defined Tigers rugby for generations and remains an emerging option in their back row.